WinGet vs Chocolatey

WinGet8.9Visit Chocolatey8.8Visit

Higher score WinGet #3 in App Installation 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit WinGet

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Chocolatey #4 in App Installation 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Chocolatey

• WinGet fits best

  Windows users who want free package installs

• Chocolatey fits best

  Windows teams managing packages and sources

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Side by side

Feature	WinGet 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Chocolatey 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#3 in App Installation	#4 in App Installation
Best for	Windows users who want free package installs	Windows teams managing packages and sources
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$18/device/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows, Linux, macOS
Support	Docs, Community	Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WinGet 0/2 · Chocolatey 0/2
Silent installation	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Rollback support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment targets	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported OS	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment methods	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Searches sources and installs apps by name, ID, version, architecture, or source Handles upgrades, removals, dependencies, pins, and configurable package sources Imports and exports package lists and supports multiple installer formats	Creates NuGet-compatible packages and resolves dependencies automatically Supports private, local, and offline package sources Business adds central management, synchronization, and auditing
Cons	Windows only, with support limited to specified Windows releases Command-line workflow may not suit users who prefer a graphical installer Documentation and community are the listed support channels	Software installation and management are primarily intended for Windows Business pricing starts at $18 per license per year with a 100-node minimum pack Central management and audit features require a commercial edition
Our verdict	WinGet is Microsoft’s command-line client for the Windows Package Manager, aimed at people and organizations managing application installs on Windows. It searches package sources and can install applications by name, ID, version,… Read the review →	Chocolatey is an open-source package manager for managing Windows software, suited to individuals and teams that want repeatable package workflows and control over package sources. Its CLI can install, upgrade, pin, uninstall, search, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WinGet — where it wins

  • Searches sources and installs apps by name, ID, version, architecture, or source
  • Handles upgrades, removals, dependencies, pins, and configurable package sources
  • Imports and exports package lists and supports multiple installer formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows only, with support limited to specified Windows releases
  • Command-line workflow may not suit users who prefer a graphical installer
  • Documentation and community are the listed support channels

• Chocolatey — where it wins

  • Creates NuGet-compatible packages and resolves dependencies automatically
  • Supports private, local, and offline package sources
  • Business adds central management, synchronization, and auditing

  Where it doesn't

  • Software installation and management are primarily intended for Windows
  • Business pricing starts at $18 per license per year with a 100-node minimum pack
  • Central management and audit features require a commercial edition

• WinGet8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source Windows package manager for finding, installing, and maintaining apps.

  Visit WinGetFull verdict →
• Chocolatey8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  An open-source package manager with private sources, offline installs, and paid team controls.

  Visit ChocolateyFull verdict →